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Your Story Series: Meet Olivia

What is your name?

Hi, my name is Olivia Baxter.

Describe yourself.

I’m a caring, sporty and enthusiastic person.

How did you discover your skin cancer / melanoma / skin condition and how long ago?

I have a skin mole on my face which has been examined and is not a cancer but still needs to be watched for any change. This was discovered 6 years ago and I need to have another one soon. You shouldn’t take any risks with your skin.

What is your attitude towards sun protection today?

I usually wear a hat, put on sunglasses and apply sunscreen regularly.

What would you tell your 16-year-old self about sun protection?

I would tell my 16 year old self to take optimal care of your skin because it can be damaged, which can be life threatening. Being a red head girl I burn like crazy!

Thank you Olivia for helping raise awareness for skin cancer, melanoma and skin conditions, and sharing your story with us and our Solbari Community.

The Solbari Team

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What do you really know about skin protection?

There are a number of ways that you can protect your skin to prevent skin cancer.

Wear SOLBARI sun protective clothing that cover large areas of the skin.
Wear a SOLBARI sun hat with which blocks all the sun light
Wear sunglasses with a UV index of 3 to protect your eyes, the polarized ones tend to be more comfortable especially when on the water or fishing
Seek protection in the shade when possible
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen that provides protection from both UVA and UVB rays when the UV index hits 3 or above.
Do not sunburn
Do not use solariums

What happens during a skin cancer check?

This blog describes a typical skin cancer check. How long the skin check takes, how the skin check is conducted and what happens next should a suspicious mole be discovered. In the event that a potential skin cancer is identified it is likely to be removed by the doctor for further examination.